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### Question: What to expect if I have Legg-Calv%C3%A9-Perthes syndrome  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
### Response: The outlook depends on the child's age and the severity of the disease. In general, the younger the child is when the disease starts, the better the outcome.
Children younger than 6 years old who receive treatment are more likely to end up with a normal hip joint. Children older than age 6 are more likely to end up with a deformed hip joint, despite treatment, and may later develop arthritis.